The Princess and the Hedge-Pig 🦔 | E. Nesbit Bedtime Story for Sleep

Welcome to Chapter & Pillow, where bedtime stories are always ad-free and always human. Tonight, settle in as I read E. Nesbit's sweet, but unusual fairy tale, The Princess and the Hedge-Pig, and let the day's thoughts quietly fade as you relax and drift toward sleep. In tonight's story, a forgotten invitation to a royal christening leaves one fairy feeling decidedly unwelcome. What follows involves a princess, an unusual enchantment, and some rather prickly consequences. It’s a charming, whimsical fairy tale that reminds us things aren’t always quite what they seem, and that having someone in your corner can make all the difference. The Author's Story: E. Nesbit was an English writer whose imaginative children's stories helped shape modern fantasy literature. Rather than setting all of her tales in distant fairy-tale worlds, she became known for mixing magic with the everyday lives of ordinary children. Her best-known works include The Railway Children, Five Children and It, and The Phoenix and the Carpet. Listener Spotlight: A special hello tonight to everyone listening from Apple Podcasts. Thank you for finding Chapter & Pillow and making these quiet stories part of your evening. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:15 – Relaxation & Settling In 03:08 – Story Begins Send us Fan Mail Support the show About Chapter & Pillow Chapter & Pillow: Where Stories Drift Into Sleep brings you classic bedtime stories that I carefully select to help you leave your day behind and drift peacefully to sleep. No AI-just calm stories by a human voice. 💌 Stay in touch: Have a public-domain story request, suggestion, or just want to say hello? Write anytime at [email protected]. ⭐ Enjoying the show? A rating or review is a simple way to help other listeners discover Chapter & Pillow, and I would be so grateful for your support.. Thank you for spending part of your night with me. So close your eyes, settle in, and have the sweetest of dreams. I'll “see” you next time. Kathleen 🌙